School Age Summer Teacher

Bright Horizons • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is seeking a School Age Summer Teacher to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. This full-time, temporary position (May-August) involves working with school-aged children in an early education/preschool child care center. Teachers will have the opportunity to learn from early education experts and can pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Bright Horizons fosters a community that celebrates individuality, invests in employee growth, and supports their whole self, believing that when employees thrive, so do the children, families, and clients they serve.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Related college-level early education course work or CDA is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees